Retrospective clinical samples were used to perform method comparison studies against the predicate device and the IFCC reference method to establish analytical performance and substantial equivalence.
Native de-identified human serum samples; Sample Size: 116
ADVIA Chemistry CKNAC (K991576)
Correlation of CK activity measurements
Retrospective method comparison
Native de-identified human serum samples; Sample Size: 100
IFCC certified reference method
Correlation of CK activity measurements
Indications for Use
The ADVIA Chemistry® Creatine Kinase assay is for in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of creatine kinase activity in human plasma (lithium heparin) or serum on ADVIA Chemistry systems. The assay can be used to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of myocardial infarction and muscle diseases, such as Duchenne progressive muscular dystrophy. ADVIA Chemistry® Enzyme 3 Calibrator is intended for in vitro diagnostic use in the calibration of the ADVIA Chemistry Creatine Kinase (CK_L) assay on the ADVIA Chemistry systems.
Device Story
ADVIA Chemistry Creatine Kinase (CK_L) assay is a ready-to-use liquid reagent for automated ADVIA Chemistry systems. Input: human serum or lithium heparin plasma. Principle: CK reacts with creatine phosphate and ADP to form ATP; coupled to hexokinase-G6PD reaction to generate NADPH; NADPH concentration measured via absorbance increase at 340/596 nm. Output: quantitative CK activity (U/L). Used in clinical laboratories by technicians/pathologists. Results aid clinicians in diagnosing myocardial infarction and muscle disorders. Includes ADVIA Chemistry Enzyme 3 Calibrator (liquid frozen human serum albumin-based, containing human heart CK-MM).
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Precision evaluated per CLSI EP05-A2 (N=80 per lot, 20 days). Linearity (1-1372 U/L) and LoQ (15 U/L) established per CLSI EP06-A and EP17-A2. Method comparison (N=116) against predicate yielded Deming regression Y=1.01x-1.8 (R=1.00). Comparison against IFCC reference method (N=100) yielded Y=1.05x-6.9 (R=1.00). Interference testing (CLSI EP07) showed no significant interference (≤10% bias) for hemoglobin, bilirubin, lipemia, ascorbic acid, sulfasalazine, or sulfapyridine.
Technological Characteristics
Liquid reagent assay; human serum albumin-based calibrator (5%) with human heart CK-MM. Sensing principle: kinetic spectrophotometry (absorbance at 340/596 nm). Analytical range: 15–1300 U/L. Connectivity: automated analyzer integration. Storage: -25 to -15°C for calibrator.
Indications for Use
Indicated for quantitative determination of creatine kinase activity in human serum or lithium heparin plasma to aid in diagnosis and treatment of myocardial infarction and muscle diseases (e.g., Duchenne progressive muscular dystrophy). For in vitro diagnostic and prescription use only.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A creatine phosphokinase/creatine kinase or isoenzymes test system is a device intended to measure the activity of the enzyme creatine phosphokinase or its isoenzymes (a group of enzymes with similar biological activity) in plasma and serum. Measurements of creatine phosphokinase and its isoenzymes are used in the diagnosis and treatment of myocardial infarction and muscle diseases such as progressive, Duchenne-type muscular dystrophy.
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# 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION SUMMARY ASSAY ONLY TEMPLATE
A. 510(k) Number:
K160724
B. Purpose for Submission:
New Device
C. Measurand:
Creatine Kinase
D. Type of Test:
Quantitative photometric enzyme assay
E. Applicant:
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
F. Proprietary and Established Names:
ADVIA Chemistry® Creatine Kinase (CK_L) Assay
ADVIA Chemistry® Enzyme 3 Calibrator
G. Regulatory Information:
1. Regulation section:
21 CFR §862.1215 - Creatine phosphokinase/creatine kinase or isoenzymes test system
21 CFR §862.1150 – Calibrator, Secondary
2. Classification:
Class II
3. Product code:
CGS, JIT
4. Panel:
Clinical Chemistry
H. Intended Use:
1. Intended use(s):
See indications for use statement below.
2. Indication(s) for use:
The ADVIA Chemistry® Creatine Kinase assay is for in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of creatine kinase activity in human plasma (lithium heparin)
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or serum on ADVIA Chemistry systems. The assay can be used to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of myocardial infarction and muscle diseases, such as Duchenne progressive muscular dystrophy.
ADVIA Chemistry® Enzyme 3 Calibrator is intended for in vitro diagnostic use in the calibration of the ADVIA Chemistry Creatine Kinase (CK_L) assay on the ADVIA Chemistry systems.
3. Special conditions for use statement(s):
For in vitro diagnostic and prescription use only.
4. Special instrument requirements:
ADVIA Chemistry 1800 System.
I. Device Description:
ADVIA Chemistry Creatine Kinase (CK_L) assay is a ready-to-use liquid reagent packaged for use on the automated ADVIA Chemistry systems. The reagent kit consists of reagent 1 and reagent 2.
Reagent 1 contains, 0.09% sodium azide, imidazole buffer 123mM, pH 6.5, 2.46mM EDTA, 2.46mM ADP, 6.14mM AMP, 19μM diadenosine pentaphosphate, 2.46mM NADP, ≥4U/mL hexokinase, ≥2.8U/mL G-6-PDH, 24.6mM N-acetyl-L-cysteine and 12.3mM Mg²⁺.
Reagent 2 contains, buffer 20mM, pH 8.8, 120mM glucose, 184mM creatine phosphate, 2.46mM EDTA and 0.09% sodium azide.
ENZ 3 CAL is a liquid frozen human serum albumin based product containing creatine kinase MM from human heart. Enzyme 3 Calibrator kit consists of six vials of the same calibrator, 2mL per vial, and is ready for use.
J. Substantial Equivalence Information:
1. Predicate device name(s):
ADVIA Chemistry Creatine Kinase (CKNAC) Assay
Dimension Vista ENZ 6 CAL
2. Predicate 510(k) number(s):
K991576
K083579
3. Comparison with predicate:
| Item | ADVIA Chemistry Creatine Kinase (CK_L) Assay (Candidate Device) | ADVIA Chemistry Creatine Kinase (CKNAC) Assay (K991576) (Predicate Device) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intended Use | For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of creatine kinase activity in human plasma (lithium heparin) | Same |
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| Item | ADVIA Chemistry Creatine Kinase (CK_L) Assay (Candidate Device) | ADVIA Chemistry Creatine Kinase (CKNAC) Assay (K991576) (Predicate Device) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | or serum on ADVIA Chemistry systems. | |
| Assay principle | Creatine Kinase reacts with creatine phosphate and ADP to form ATP which is coupled to the hexokinase-G6PD reaction, generating NADPH. The concentration of NADPH is measured by the increase in absorbance at 340/596 nm. | Creatine Kinase reacts with creatine phosphate and ADP to form ATP which is coupled to the hexokinase-G6PD reaction, generating NADPH. The concentration of NADPH is measured by the increase in absorbance at 340/410 nm. |
| Kit Components | Reagent 1, liquid
Reagent 2, liquid | Reagent 1, lyophilized
Reagent 1 mix, lyophilized |
| Calibrator | ADVIA Enzyme 3 Calibrator | None, fixed calibrator value |
| Sample Type | Serum and lithium heparinized plasma | Same |
| Analytical Range | 15 to 1300 U/L | 0 to 1300 U/L |
| Extended Range | 1300 to 7800 U/L | Same |
| Analyzers | ADVIA Chemistry 1800 Systems | ADVIA Chemistry 1650, 1200, 1800, 2400 and XPT Systems |
| Item | ADVIA Chemistry®
ENZ 3 CAL
(Candidate Device) | Dimension Vista®
ENZ 6 CAL (K083579)
(Predicate Device) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intended Use | For in vitro diagnostic use for the calibration of ADVIA Chemistry Creatine Kinase (CK_L) assay on the ADVIA Chemistry® systems. | For in vitro diagnostic use for the calibration of Creatine Kinase (CKI) and Creatine Kinase MB (MBI) methods on the Dimension Vista® System. |
| Traceability | To the IFCC Reference Method | Same |
| Composition | ADVIA Chemistry ENZ 3 CAL is a liquid frozen human serum albumin (5%) and preservatives with lot-specific concentrations of creatine kinase MM from human heart. | ENZ 6 CAL is a liquid frozen human serum albumin based product containing creatinine kinase BB from porcine brain and creatine kinase MM from human heart. |
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| Item | ADVIA Chemistry®
ENZ 3 CAL
(Candidate Device) | Dimension Vista®
ENZ 6 CAL (K083579)
(Predicate Device) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Target Concentration | 650 U/L | 1050 U/L |
| Package Content | 6 vials of calibrator, 2mL per vial | 3 vials: Calibrator A, 2mL per vial |
| Storage | -25 to -15°C | -20 °C or below |
K. Standard/Guidance Document Referenced (if applicable):
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) EP09-A3, Method Comparison and Bias Estimation Using Patient Samples; Approved Guideline, 3rd Edition.
CLSI EP05-A2, Evaluation of Precision Performance of Quantitative Measurement Methods: Approved Guideline, 2nd Edition.
CLSI EP06-A, Evaluation of Linearity of Quantitative Measurement Procedures: a Statistical approach, 1st Edition.
CLSI EP17-A2, Evaluation of Detection Capability for Clinical Laboratory Measurement Procedures, 2nd Edition.
CLSI EP07-A2, Approved Guideline Interference Testing in Clinical Chemistry, 2nd Edition.
CLSI EP28-A3c, Defining, Establishing, and Verifying Reference Intervals in the Clinical Laboratory, 3rd Edition.
CLSI EP25-A, Evaluation of Stability of In Vitro Diagnostic Reagents; Approved, 1st Edition.
L. Test Principle:
Creatine kinase reacts with creatine phosphate and ADP to form adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is coupled to the hexokinase-G6PD reaction, generating NADPH. The concentration of NADPH is measured by the increase in absorbance at 340/596 nm.
M. Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
1. Analytical performance:
All analytical performance studies presented below were performed on the ADVIA Chemistry 1800 system. All studies were performed using serum samples collected in serum separator tubes (SST).
a. Precision/Reproducibility:
Precision testing was performed according to the CLSI EP05-A2 guidelines. Samples consisted of three commercial quality controls, three patient serum pools and one patient plasma pool. Testing was performed over twenty days, two runs per day, two tests per run, using three lots of the ADVIA Chemistry CK_L assay on the ADVIA Chemistry 1800 system (N=80 per lot). The precision study results are summarized
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below.
Lot 1:
| Sample | Mean (U/L) | Repeatability | | Total | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | SD | %CV | SD | %CV |
| QC1 | 75 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.6 |
| QC2 | 232 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 3.1 | 1.4 |
| QC3 | 639 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 8.1 | 1.3 |
| Plasma Pool | 1202 | 4.7 | 0.4 | 6.3 | 0.5 |
| Serum Pool 1 | 85 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 |
| Serum Pool 2 | 194 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 3.2 | 1.7 |
| Serum Pool 3 | 938 | 5.2 | 0.6 | 5.6 | 0.6 |
Lot 2:
| Sample | Mean (U/L) | Repeatability | | Total | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | SD | %CV | SD | %CV |
| QC1 | 75 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| QC2 | 233 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 3.4 | 1.5 |
| QC3 | 641 | 3.3 | 0.5 | 7.8 | 1.2 |
| Plasma Pool | 1203 | 4.0 | 0.3 | 6.2 | 0.5 |
| Serum Pool 1 | 85 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 |
| Serum Pool 2 | 194 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 3.2 | 1.7 |
| Serum Pool 3 | 939 | 5.8 | 0.6 | 5.9 | 0.6 |
Lot 3:
| Sample | Mean (U/L) | Repeatability | | Total | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | SD | %CV | SD | %CV |
| QC1 | 76 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| QC2 | 235 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 2.9 | 1.2 |
| QC3 | 644 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 8.2 | 1.3 |
| Plasma Pool | 1212 | 4.8 | 0.4 | 7.0 | 0.6 |
| Serum Pool 1 | 88 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 3.7 | 4.3 |
| Serum Pool 2 | 196 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 3.1 | 1.6 |
| Serum Pool 3 | 945 | 5.3 | 0.6 | 5.7 | 0.6 |
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b. Linearity/assay reportable range:
A linearity study was conducted following the CLSI EP06-A guidelines. A set nine samples ranging from 1 to 1372 U/L were prepared by serial dilution of a high concentration sample of creatine kinase using a low concentration sample. Each dilution was assayed in replicates of three. Data were analyzed using weighted linear regression analysis and a 2nd and 3rd order polynomial regressions of the mean observed analyte values vs. expected concentrations were generated. The result of regression analysis is shown below.
Regression equation, y = 1.00x + 0.5, R = 1.00
The linearity study data supports the claimed measuring range of 15 to 1300U/L.
Dilution Recovery Studies: Studies were performed to analyze the recovery of samples containing high levels of creatine kinase outside the claimed measuring range of 15 to 1300U/L by diluting the sample 6-fold and retesting with the candidate device. The high level sample dilution can be performed either manually or using the automated dilution feature on the ADVIA Chemistry 1800 system.
Automated Dilution Recovery – Five serum samples with creatine kinase values greater than the ADVIA Chemistry CK_L assay range of 15 to 1300U/L were assayed with ADVIA Chemistry CK_L assay on the ADVIA Chemistry 1800 system using the automated dilution feature. In addition, the same creatine kinase sample were manually diluted with saline at an equivalent dilution ratio (1:6) as the automated feature, and assayed on with the ADVIA Chemistry CK_L assay on the ADVIA Chemistry 1800 system. The values obtained using the ADVIA Chemistry CK_L automated dilution feature were then compared to the values that were obtained from the manual dilution. A summary of the automated dilution data is presented below.
| Test Sample | Automated Dilution with Saline (U/L) | 1:6 Manual Dilution with Saline (U/L) | Percent Recovery (Automated vs Manual) ADVIA CK_L |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | 2314 | 2280 | 102 |
| 2 | 2265 | 2270 | 100 |
| 3 | 1350 | 1322 | 102 |
| 4 | 3633 | 3540 | 103 |
| 5 | 2948 | 2890 | 102 |
Manual Dilution Recovery – Five serum samples with creatine kinase values greater than the ADVIA Chemistry CK_L assay range of 15 to 1300U/L were diluted manually at a 1:6 dilution with saline and assayed on the ADVIA Chemistry 1800 system. In addition, the creatine kinase concentrations were determined using the automated dilution function of the cleared ADVIA CKNAC assay on the ADVIA Chemistry 1800 system. The values obtained using the manual ADVIA Chemistry CK_L assay dilution were then compared to the values that are obtained from the
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automated ADVIA CKNAC dilution. A summary of the manual dilution data is presented below.
| Test Sample | Automated Dilution with Saline (U/L) CKNAC | 1:6 Manual Dilution with Saline (U/L) CK_L | Percent Difference CK_L Manual vs CKNAC Automated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | 2313 | 2286 | 99 |
| 2 | 2274 | 2274 | 100 |
| 3 | 1343 | 1356 | 101 |
| 4 | 3602 | 3540 | 98 |
| 5 | 2949 | 2934 | 99 |
c. Traceability, Stability, Expected values (controls, calibrators, or methods):
Assay Traceability - The ADVIA Chemistry CK_L assay is traceable to the SI units (mkat/L) through the IFCC Primary Reference Method for CK via patient sample correlation.
Calibrator Traceability - The assigned values of the ADVIA Chemistry ENZ 3 Calibrator is traceable to the SI units through the IFCC Primary Reference Method for Creatine Kinase. Traceability chain is established using the primary IFCC reference procedure and primary reference material of endogenous patient sample anchor pools.
Calibrator Value Assignment - The ADVIA ENZ 3 calibrator base material is a $5\%$ human serum albumin (HSA) solution with preservatives. An enzyme stock solution, used to spike the calibrators, is prepared in HSA matrix. This stock solution is gravimetrically spiked at a target concentration of creatine kinase MM isoform from human heart. The stock solution concentration is determined by comparing the recovery of the stock solution versus the Master Lot assigned bottle values. Calculated quantities of the stock solution are added to the base to target concentration to produce the calibrator lot. The concentration of CK is verified to be within acceptable range by using an instrument calibrated with Master Lot Calibrators.
Stability of calibrators - The ADVIA ENZ 3 calibrator shelf life and open vial stability studies are performed following the CLSI EP25-A guidelines. The predetermined acceptance criteria and protocols were reviewed and found to be acceptable. The ADVIA ENZ 3 calibrator has a target shelf life of 12 months when stored at -25 to $-20^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ . The calibrator must be thawed at room temperature before use. Once the cap is removed, the assigned values are stable for 30 days when recapped immediately and stored at $2 - 8^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ . The sponsor states that the ongoing stability monitoring will be performed to assess the stability of the ADVIA ENZ 3 calibrator using real time data at each time point tested throughout the claimed shelf life of the product. The acceptance criteria were reviewed and found to be acceptable..
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d. Detection limit:
A limit of blank (LoB) study was conducted using five blank samples according to CLSI EP17-A2. Deionized water is used as the blank sample. The samples were tested in replicates of five on the ADVIA Chemistry 1800 system over three days using three lots (N=75 per lot). LoB was calculated non-parametrically. Based on the results, the LoB claim was 3 U/L.
A limit of detection study (LoD) was conducted using five low level samples (serum samples diluted with saline). These samples were prepared by diluting five separate pools of serum with saline to obtain five samples at 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 U/L of creatine kinase. These samples were tested in replicates of five on the ADVIA Chemistry 1800 system over three days using three lots (N=75 per lot). LoD was calculated parametrically following the CLSI guidelines. Based on the results, the LoD claim was 6 U/L.
A limit of quantitation study (LoQ) was conducted using the ADVIA CK_L assay on the ADVIA Chemistry 1800 system according to CLSI EP17-A2. Four separate serum samples were prepared to target the desired LoQ at approximately 15 U/L and frozen. Each sample was tested once per day in replicates of five using three reagent lots over three days (N=15 per lot). The mean value, standard deviation (SD), bias from the assigned value (on the IFCC traceable ADVIA Creatine Kinase assay CKNAC) and total error (TE) was calculated for each sample across all replicates for each reagent lot. The TE is calculated using the formula TE = 2SD + Bias. The LoQ for the method was taken as the concentration value that gave the highest TE obtained for each reagent lot within a defined total error. The LoQ for the ADVIA Chemistry CK_L assay is 15 U/L.
e. Analytical specificity:
Interference testing was performed according to CLSI EP07 to determine the effects of various endogenous and exogenous substances on the ADVIA Chemistry CK_L assay using the ADVIA Chemistry 1800 system. For all interferents, the percent bias was determined by testing a control sample without the interferent and comparing it to the test sample spiked with the interferent. Each sample was tested in triplicate. Interferents were tested at two levels of creatine kinase, 95±14 U/L and 265±40 U/L. For each spiked sample, the percent recovery was determined using the formula,
$$
\% \text{Recovery} = \frac{[\text{Test result} - \text{control result})}{\text{control result}} \times 100
$$
A recovery of ≤10% of control value was defined as non-significant interference. The results of the highest concentration tested without significant interference are summarized in the table below.
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| Interferent | Interferent Test Concentration | Creatine Kinase Test Concentration (U/L) | Percent Difference |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hemolysate (hemoglobin) | 125 mg/dL | 100 | 7% |
| | 125 mg/dL | 284 | 1% |
| Bilirubin Conjugated | 60 mg/dL | 93 | 1% |
| | 60 mg/dL | 256 | 2% |
| Bilirubin Unonjugated | 60 mg/dL | 94 | 2% |
| | 60 mg/dL | 264 | 2% |
| Lipemia (Intralipid) | 1000 mg/dL | 94 | 5% |
| | 1000 mg/dL | 276 | 0% |
| Ascorbic Acid | 6 mg/dL | 91 | 4% |
| | 6 mg/dL | 271 | 1% |
| Sulfasalazine | 30 mg/dL | 94 | 0% |
| | 30 mg/dL | 264 | 2% |
| Sulfapyridine | 30 mg/dL | 93 | 1% |
| | 30 mg/dL | 263 | 2% |
f. Assay cut-off:
Not applicable.
2. Comparison studies:
a. Method comparison with predicate device:
A split sample method comparison between the ADVIA Chemistry CK_L assay versus the predicate ADVIA Chemistry CKNAC assay on the ADVIA Chemistry 1800 system was performed following the CLSI EP09-A3 guidelines. A total of 116 native human serum samples were assayed in singlicate across the assay range of 15 to 1300U/L. A total of ten samples were altered of which eight samples were diluted with saline and two samples were altered by mixing two samples. None of the samples were spiked samples. Analysis of the results using Deming regression yielded the following:
$$
\mathrm{Y} = 1.01\mathrm{x} - 1.8, \mathrm{R} = 1.00.
$$
Slope (95% CI) = 1.01 (1.00 to 1.02)
Intercept U/L (95% CI) = -1.8 (-3.3 to -0.3)
X= ADVIA 1800 - CKNAC (predicate device); Sample range, 23 to 1253 U/L.
Y= ADVIA 1800 - CK_L (candidate device); Sample range, 22 to 1280 U/L.
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Method Comparison versus IFCC Reference Method – A split sample method comparison between the ADVIA Chemistry CK_L assay on the ADVIA Chemistry 1800 system versus the IFCC certified creatine kinase reference method on the Konelab 30i analyzer (Thermo Fisher Scientific) was performed following the CLSI EP09-A3 guidelines. One hundred remnants de-identified human serum samples were assayed in duplicate across the assay measuring range of 15 to 1300 U/L; however, only the first result was used in each analysis. Ten samples were diluted with saline and no samples were spiked. The results were analyzed by Deming (Orthogonal) regression. A summary of the IFCC method comparison data is presented below.
Y = 1.05x - 6.9, R = 1.00.
Slope (95% CI) = 1.05 (1.03 to 1.07)
Intercept U/L (95% CI) = -6.9 (-8.8 to -4.9)
X = IFCC Reference Method (predicate device); Sample range, 21.00 to 1178.24 U/L.
Y = ADVIA 1800 - CK_L (candidate device); Sample range, 16.00 to 1245 U/L.
b. Matrix comparison:
To characterize correlation between lithium heparin plasma and serum samples from the whole blood samples collected in serum separator tubes (SST), a matrix comparison study was performed using paired samples on the ADVIA Chemistry System using the ADVIA Chemistry CK_L assay. Fifty sets of native samples with serum creatine kinase level ranging from 37 to 1282 U/L. Five sets were spiked with creatine kinase stock solution to cover the measuring range up between 859 U/L to 946 U/L. Two samples were excluded; one for hemolysis and the second was outside the assay measuring range. Deming regression analysis was used to fit the ADVIA CK_L results of the Li-heparinized plasma samples versus the SST serum samples. A summary of the expected values is presented below.
Y = 1.01x - 0.6, R = 1.00.
Slope (95% CI) = 1.01 (0.99 to 1.03)
Intercept U/L (95% CI) = -0.6 (-2.5 to 1.3)
X = SST Serum; Sample range, 37 to 1282 U/L.
Y = Li-heparinized Plasma; Sample range, 39 to 1284 U/L.
3. Clinical studies:
a. Clinical Sensitivity:
Not applicable.
b. Clinical specificity:
Not applicable.
c. Other clinical supportive data (when a. and b. are not applicable):
Not applicable.
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4. Clinical cut-off:
Not applicable.
5. Expected values/Reference range:
A study was performed to evaluate whether the reference ranges cited in Tietz¹ (female reference range: 34-145 U/L and male reference range: 46-171 U/L) could be transferred to the ADVIA Chemistry CK_L assay. The study was performed in accordance with CLSI EP28-A3c (section 11). Based on the study results, both the male and female reference ranges from Tietz were transferred to the ADVIA CK_L assay.
¹ Burtis CA, Ashwood ER, and Bruns DE. Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics. 5th ed. St. Louis, MO: Saunders Elsevier; 2012.
N. Proposed Labeling:
The labeling is sufficient and it satisfies the requirements of 21 CFR Part 809.10.
O. Conclusion:
The submitted information in this premarket notification is complete and supports a substantial equivalence decision.
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Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.